Cam Newton and Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers

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What rookie QB has been more exciting to watch than Cam Newton this season?

The answer is no one.

Newton has defied all odds by throwing for 17 touchdowns and rushing for 13 scores as well. He's also helped create one of the most dynamic pairings in the NFC with wideout Steve Smith, who is having a Pro Bowl-type year with 1,299 yards and six touchdowns for Carolina.

Andy Dalton and A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals

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Cincinnati's Andy Dalton and A.J. Green are the youngest pair to make this list.

Both rookies have played very well this season in their inaugural seasons in the league. They have combined for seven touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards, while connecting on a variety of deep balls as well.

I expect Dalton and Green to be the cream of the crop for NFL QB/WR duos of the future.